Summer Day Camp Recreation Specialist Ii - Seasonal - Range 8 / Amea

Salary : $1,484.00 - $1,716.00 Biweekly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Seasonal / Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00053
Department: Parks & Recreation Department
Division: Recreation Facilities
Opening Date: 03/07/2024
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employees.
This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
HOURS OF WORK: Hours Vary; Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Spenard Community Recreation Center: 2020 West 48th Avenue
This is a seasonal, full-time position which has an anticipated start date of May 13, 2024 and ending approximately and date of August 25, 2024.
Example of Duties
Under supervision, the Recreation Specialist II position leads entry-level staff that is responsible for delivering recreation and youth employment activities and events, monitoring participant behavior and cleaning facilities. Employees in the classification work with independence and initiative within established policies and procedures to perform at lead staff level and are responsible for providing safe recreational and learning environments. This position is distinguished from that of Recreation Leader I by the degree of accountability of the work and greater latitude in exercise of independent judgment concerning assigned duties. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and one (1) year experience in the program or activity under consideration. Prior experience in the use of recreational equipment is required.
Must possess the following at time of hire:

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
  
• Valid State of Alaska driver's license
• Current Pediatric and Adult American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification or the equivalent (must be an instructor led class)
• American Red Cross First Aid Certification and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent

Preferences:

• Experience organizing and leading outdoor and indoor recreation programs or family activities in a SUMMER DAY CAMP setting
• Customer service experience
• Experience working with the public

Additional Important Information
Preference will be given to returning Seasonal Employees who are eligible for Recall as per AMEA 3.14.8, and to any current Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. Recalled and AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.
If selected for hire, the applicant must be capable of bending, twisting, kneeling, repetitive motion of hands/fingers; grasping with hand, gripping; lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and working in or being exposed to inclement weather.
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Satisfactory Municipality of Anchorage Background Check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education and dates of employment.
Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160), (AS 12.62.400) and AMC 16.55.250. Applicants will be required to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $48.25 (State of Alaska fee) plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work. In some cases the processing fee may be reimbursed.
Current copy of the applicant's Pediatric and Adult First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certifications by the time of hire. (Must be an instructor led class)
Following hire, candidates must complete mandatory orientation and training for continued employment (a minimum of 24 hours required).
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one (1) year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.
For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the
Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process:
Once applicants click on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4447 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 11 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
01
In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you a current Municipal employee affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) OR a returning seasonal employee?

• Yes
• No

03
Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• None/less than High School
• High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

04
How many years of experience do you have in leading, directing, supervising, coaching, or teaching children and/or adults at a recreation facility, a childcare facility, a childcare program, camps, educational institutions, therapeutic recreational programs, organized youth programs, or other similar programs?

• 0 to less than 1 year
• 1 year to 2 years
• 2 years to 3 years
• 3 years or more

05
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.
Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
06
Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross First Aid Certification OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

09
How many months of experience do you have organizing and leading outdoor and indoor recreation programs and/or family activities in a SUMMER DAY CAMP setting?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 12 months
• 12 months to less than 18 months
• 18 months to less than 24 months
• 24 months or more

10
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.
Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
11
Please tell us about your experience working with children or young adults.
12
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.
Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
Required Question